"Cheap points" is a term used by successive Scotland captains against Ireland. Over the 10 games this kind of wounding error is a theme. In 2022, while trailing 14-5, Stuart Hogg got stupidly greedy when going for the corner while Sam Johnson was free inside. Hugo Keenan put him into touch. A certain try was gone.

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Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby has warned his Six Nations title-chasers that Scotland are capable of unleashing a formidable attack against them this weekend. Ireland can step up their pursuit of an unprecedented third consecutive Six Nations crown when they face Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Ireland legend Gordon D'Arcy joins Tom English and Andy Burke on the BBC Scotland Rugby Podcast to preview Sunday's Six Nations showdown at Murrayfield.

AN EIGHT-DAY turnaround after a bonus-point win on the opening weekend of the Six Nations is just about the dream scenario. The extra day of recovery will help any Ireland player carrying the usual bumps and bruises that come with taking on a fired-up England team.